CEU Credits:

Course Description

This course covers seven key areas in which every professional working in wireless should be proficient. Get up to date on RF Engineering, Propagation and Antennas; Wireless Access Technologies; Network and Service Architectures; Wireless Network Management and Security; Infrastructure and Wireless Communication; Agreements, Standards, Policies and Regulations; as well as your basic fundamental knowledge.

Who Should Attend

This course is a great resource for those who are preparing for the IEEE WCET Certification Exam or those who would like an overview of the core key areas in wireless communications engineering.

Instructor

Lee Vishloff

PEng, IEEE WCP

Mr. Vishloff is the principal engineer in a wireless consultancy focused on cellular-based M2M solutions and short-range wireless products. He has over 30 years of experience in wireless systems and product design. During his career he has designed a wide range of wireless products including satellite systems, terrestrial radio systems, rural communications, aeronautical and others. Lee brings a wide range of practical experience with hands-on and management experience in wireless telecommunication systems, modem, RF, analog, digital, embedded firmware and mechanical design technologies. He has spent the majority of his career working with equipment manufacturers with stints in the semiconductor and consulting businesses. He has served on numerous joint industry-academic committees during his career, strengthening the link between academic research and practical industry needs. Lee has a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and completed his management education at Simon Fraser University and the AEA/Stanford Executive Institute.

Learning Objectives

Take this course to:

Expand your understanding of current practices in wireless communications

Gain a deeper appreciation of wireless network management and security, including industry standards

Broaden your knowledge of wireless access technologies

Bridge the gap in your current knowledge to areas you may not work on day to day

Review your fundamental knowledge

Course Content

Course Materials

Each registered student receives a copy of instructor slides (via PDF) and a copy of the Guide to the Wireless Engineering Body of Knowledge (WEBOK), 2nd edition published by John Wiley & Sons. The WEBOK will be mailed out via UPS to arrive the day before the course begins for those who register by 20 January. For orders after 20 January, the WEBOK will be sent within 24-48 business hours after your order is received. It may take another 3-5 days to reach you.

Course Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Requests for course cancellations must be received by 24 January 2017 for a refund. Please note that once course materials have been shipped to a participant, only a partial refund can be issued if requested by 24 January 2017. No refund will be issued if a cancellation request is received on or after 25 November 2016 for this course.

Course Agenda

Please note all times noted here are in PST / Vancouver, BC Canada time zone